The Defenders
Summary
Now that Marvel Studios may have made Netflix’sDefendersprojects canyon , many aspects of the six shows in the enfranchisement can now be integrated into the wide humanity of theMCUproper . Long before the days of Disney+ and Marvel Studios ' own TV shows set in the MCU , Marvel Television developed several series that ran adjacent to the MCU ’s cock-a-hoop - screen projects . While various networks take onAgents of SHIELD , Agent CarterandRunaways , Netflix premiered six show that were dubbedThe Defenders Saga , includingDaredevil , Jessica Jones , Luke Cage , Iron Fist , The DefendersandThe Punisher , and Marvel Studios may have formally madeThe Defenders Sagacanon to the MCU .
Daredevilseason 1,The Defenders Saga’sfirst project , premier in 2015 , and the franchise go on until each show was canceled in 2018 and 2019 , reason out withJessica Jonesseason 3.This Marvel Television franchise focused on street - stage stories and hero , while the MCU ’s bigger names starred in Marvel Studios ' feature moving-picture show . Despite being canceled , and its canyon condition in the MCU being gainsay , the completeDefenders Sagawas tot up to theMCU ’s timeline on Disney+in January 2024 , suggesting the six shows are now formally canon . While Marvel Studios has n’t provided an prescribed comment , this could flourish the universe of the MCU and its complex account in some exciting ways.
The Netflix Marvel show are on Disney+ . With Daredevil : Born Again on the direction , here ’s the full scout order for The Defenders testify and The Punisher .
10The Hand Is Lurking In The MCU’s Shadows
The Hand Was A Huge Villain Group In The Defenders Saga
While each undertaking inThe defender Sagafocused on a selection of different villain , the Hand was an ever - present threat throughout each serial . TheHand was an ancient and herculean clanfounded with the goal of realize immortality . Alexandra Reid , Madame Gao , Bakuto , Murakami and Sowande , five scholar of K’un - Lun , using the gifts they experience to cuckold death , becoming the founders of the Hand hundred ago . They would build their own vicious empires over the eld , and eventually come to blows with the Defenders , leading to the Hand ’s seeming destruction . However , it ’s possible the organization could still have sherlock around the world , who may wreak havoc in the MCU ’s time to come .
9K’un-Lun Joins Ta Lo As Another Hidden, Mystical MCU Realm
Danny Rand Got His Iron Fist Power From K’un-Lun
While the Hand may have begin in K’un - Lun , the occult kingdom also birth powerful sub , including the Iron Fist . Danny Rand ’s Iron Fist became a member of the Defenders after return to New York City from K’un - Lun , and while Rand has n’t been confirmed to be returning to the MCU , there is priority for K’un - Lun to finally make its appearance in the MCU proper . Phase 4 introduced a likewise - occult dimension inShang - Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’Ta Lo . Both K’un - Lun and Ta Lo could be uncover to be among the Seven Capital Cities of Heaven in the MCU , potentially hinting at some huge reverent battles in the future .
8Night Nurse May Be Helping Other MCU Heroes
Rosario Dawson’s Claire Temple Was Night Nurse In The Defenders Saga
One of the strongest thread between every undertaking inThe shielder Sagawas the persistent appearances ofRosario Dawson ’s Claire Temple . A former nighttime duty period nurse at Metro - General Hospital , Temple helped look after the superpowered residents of New York City after their battles , including Matt Murdock , Luke Cage , Jessica Jones , Danny Rand and Colleen Wing . Adapted from Marvel Comics ' Night Nurse , it ’s very potential that Claire Temple could have also been help other street - level heroes in the MCU , especially sinceThe Defenders Sagamay have now been made canon , which could get her into contact with the likes of Moon Knight , Spider - Man and Echo .
Rosario Dawson ’s Claire Temple was adapt from Marvel Comics ' Claire Temple and Linda Carter , the original Night Nurse . Temple was a Dr. associated with Luke Cage , while Carter , and later Georgia Jenkins and Christine Palmer , became Night Nurse , helping various Marvel Comics heroes over the years .
7Marvel Studios Can Revisit Its Canceled Daughters Of The Dragon Series
Colleen Wing & Misty Knight Were Planned For Daughters Of The Dragon
Prior to the cancelation ofThe Defenders Saga , a spinoff series was planned to focus on the characters ofSimone Missick ’s Misty Knight and Jessica Henwick ’s Colleen Wing , Marvel Television’sDaughters of the Dragon . Unfortunately , this series never came to realisation , but now that these fictitious character are presumably canon in the MCU ’s timeline , it ’s possible that the Daughters of the Dragon could finally join power on - screen . Colleen Wing ’s chi mastery and Misty Knight ’s hefty bionic arm make them a redoubtable mating , so it would be great to see them team up up alongside the MCU ’s other street - level heroes in the MCU ’s futurity .
6Luke Cage & Jessica Jones' Relationship Can Pick Up
Luke Cage & Jessica Jones Have A Long-Lasting Relationship In Marvel Comics
Mike Colter ’s Luke Cage and Krysten Ritter ’s Jessica Jones had an incredibly troubled relationship inThe Defenders Saga , hold them from lovers to enemies to superhero colleague . While Cage would afterwards embark on a romanticist relationship with Claire Temple , the pair officially broke up duringLuke Cageseason 2 , so it ’s possible that Jessica Jones could once again sate this role . Luke Cage and Jessica Joneshave a lengthy relationship and married couple in Marvel Comics , and even have a girl , Danielle , so it ’s potential that coming MCU projects could see the twain reunite and take up up this force - couple connector once again .
5An Upgraded Bullseye Has Been Operating In The MCU For Years
Bullseye Received Upgrades In Daredevil Season 3
Daredevilseason 3 see Vincent D’Onofrio ’s Wilson Fisk , a.k.a . Kingpin , make another attempt at discredit and destroying the life and vigilante career of Charlie Cox ’s Matt Murdock , a.k.a . Daredevil . Ben Poindexter , played by Wilson Bethel , used his perfect marksmanship and Daredevil disguise to make Murdock bet like a villain , but was defeated by both Daredevil and Kingpin during their epic net battle , go away him paralytic . Poindexter , a.k.a . Bullseye , was see receive bionic upgrades to his pricker inDaredevilseason 3 ’s closing curtain , however , and if this is canon , he has sure been operating as a brawny street - grade baddie for several years now , so could re-emerge in the MCU ’s future .
In Marvel Comics , Bullseye ’s spine is reinforce with adamantium , the same metal that is bonded to Wolverine ’s skeleton , so Poindexter ’s return to the MCU could cater a bright opportunity for Marvel Studios to card the beloved taloned mutant .
4Elektra Exists, But Her Whereabouts Are Unknown
Elektra Natchios' Fate Was Left Unclear After The Defenders
Élodie Yung debuted as Elektra Natchios inDaredevilseason 2 , revealed to be a past associate degree to Matt Murdock ’s Daredevil and a appendage of the Chaste , the enemies of the Hand . Elektra had a large role inThe Defenders , too , despite her death inDaredevil , as the Hand resurrected her and trail her as the legendary Black Sky . Elektra later assumed control of the Hand , but was trapped in the exploding edifice at the goal ofThe Defenders , presumably marking her final death . However , her body was never found , which meansÉlodie Yung could return as Elektra in the MCU ’s hereafter , potentially even as soon asDaredevil : Born Again.
While Élodie Yung could for sure return to the MCU , 2024’sDeadpool 3is specify to score the return of Jennifer Garner as her version of Elektra Natchios from 2003’sDaredeviland 2005’sElektra .
3Karen Page & Foggy Nelson Have Even More Reason To Show Up Again
Karen Page & Foggy Nelson Haven’t Been Confirmed For Daredevil: Born Again
Karen Page and Foggy Nelson were as Matt Murdock ’s closest friends , business concern partners and confidantsthroughoutThe Defenders Saga , but even when Charlie Cox was confirmed to be reprise his role of Daredevil in the MCU , Deborah Ann Woll and Elden Henson were not . The Hollywood Reporterpreviously revealed that Woll and Henson would n’t be yield forDaredevil : Born Again , but now thatThe Defenders Sagahas been integrated into the MCU ’s timeline , it ’s potential that this could convert . WithDaredevil : Born Againundergoing a huge creative redevelopment , Karen Page and Foggy Nelson could be brought back into the MCU .
2Luke Cage Rules Over Harlem
Luke Cage Became Even More Powerful In Luke Cage Season 2
Despite being draw as a vigilante hero and a member of the Defenders for most of hisDefenders Sagacareer , Luke Cageseason 2 ended with Colter ’s Luke Cage inherit Harlem ’s Paradise following Mariah Dillard ’s expiry . While he sets himself up as the novel " sheriff " of Harlem , it ’s suggest that Cage could become a new offense party boss in New York City , which would surely create some brilliant engagement between the other Defenders . WithMarvel Studios’Echoteasing Kingpin ’s election campaignto become Mayor of New York , it would be interesting to see what dynamic this would create with the new King of Harlem , Luke Cage .
1Kingpin’s Criminal Empire Is Much More Developed
Vincent D’Onofrio Has Reprised His Role Of Wilson Fisk In The MCU
Vincent D’Onofrio ’s Kingpin was one of the most popular aspects ofThe Defenders Saga , which precede to excitement when he reprize the role in the MCU proper inHawkeye . Kingpin returned in Phase 5’sEcho , expanding on his story further , but the mainline MCU has n’t fully evidence the compass of Kingpin ’s criminal empire . The Defenders Sagadid this perfectly , as Kingpin was able to move anywhere , bolt down anyone and pick and choose who last out in prison house , with finger in many pies . harum-scarum : stomach Againwill surely showcase Kingpin ’s influence and power much more , and could even label the return of some of his criminal connections from Marvel Television’sDefenders projects .
